Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Neryl isovalerate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
1997 (Session 49) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
cis-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl-2-methylbutanoate |
JECFA number |
76 |
CAS number |
3915-83-1 |
FEMA number |
2778 |
COE number |
508 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
238.38 |
Chemical formula |
C15H26O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow liquid/fruity, bergamot, clary sage, petitgrain odour |
Solubility |
insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
1 ml in 8 ml 80% alcohol |
Boiling point (°C) |
238° |
Assay min % |
99.0% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.4531-1.460 |
Specific gravity |
0.889-0.893 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR |
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